This live panel discussion brought together global experts, practitioners, and peers to discuss cross-sector collaboration and people-centred solutions for climate action, highlighting the importance of sustainable business practices, community engagement, and innovative partnerships. Panellists shared actionable strategies for integrating social and environmental impact into business KPIs and fostering long-term, inclusive progress.
Panel:
- Carolina Zuluaga, Manager, Research and Knowledge, Center for Inclusive Growth, Mastercard
- Marlena Babicka, Head of Sustainability and ESG, Avon
- Monique Ntumngia, Senior Project & Portfolio Lead, Green Girls Organisation
- Heiko Spitzeck, Director, Sustainability Research Center, Fundação Dom Cabral
- Jamie Coats, Visiting Professor, Fundação Dom Cabral and CEO Wise Responder
Moderator: Katie Hyson, Director, Thought Leadership, Business Fights Poverty
We’d also like to thank the following members of our community for opening the Table Discussions during the breakouts:
- Casey Harrison, CSO, Nuru International
- Laura Hawkesford, Co-Director, The Partnership Collective
- Wangiwe Joanna Kambuzi, Managing Director, Emerge Livelihoods
- Ekanath Khatiwada, Development Professional, Global Expert Network Member, Business Fights Poverty
- Jennifer Owens, CMO, Jennworks
- Steph Shankland, Economist, Global Expert Network Member, Business Fights Poverty
- Martina Swart, Independent NED and Global Expert Network Member, Business Fights Poverty
Part of the Business Fights Poverty Climate Series 2025.